Panasonic CT-27SX11 27" Tau Pure Flat Screen TV

by Panasonic

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• Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 27.1 x 23.8 inches ; 98 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 108 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B00005RWAB
• Item model number: OUTLET-CT27SX11
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #435,961 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice performer, November 21, 2001

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Sivakumar Jayaraman "Siva" (San Diego) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic CT-27SX11 27" Tau Pure Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

When I was in the market, I considered this model and the Toshiba 27AF41. I initially bought the Toshiba because a similar model (27AF61) was rated good in consumer reports. But, after I got it, I found that it had the vertical and horizontal lines skewed. I returned it and was looking at the various flat TVs by various brands at many stores. This panasonic was the only TV that didn't the skew the lines much. I got this reluctantly as I initially thought the Toshiba had a much better picture. But, after adjusting the picture, I found that the panasonic had equally good picture. Beware that this is the heaviest in its class @ 110 pounds, unpacked. In my opinion, this model is a good value for money.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than Toshiba 27AF41, February 8, 2002

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M. Bragg (Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic CT-27SX11 27" Tau Pure Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

Like another reviewer, I bought the Toshiba 27AF41 first. I returned it for two reasons -- (1) couldn't get the picture quite right, even tho it was the most impressive in the store, and (2) my wife couldn't handle how garishly SILVER the Toshiba is. It draws too much attention to itself, in an otherwise quietly decorated room.
The Panasonic CT27SX11, to my knowledge, after shopping quite a bit, is the only 27" flat screen TV to come in a near-black case. And although it didn't show up in the reviews, the picture seems nicer than the Toshiba. Also considered: Sony has its advantages, and its silver/gray cases are not as shiny as Toshiba.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Only works on occasion, April 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic CT-27SX11 27" Tau Pure Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

Bought in September 2001. 3 Times now found a strange halo around the center of tube. All red or all blue. Bad picture tube? Well, I just unplug it for a few minutes and then everything is ok again. Strange.

Ok, so try to turn it off. Press the power button on the front. TV turns off, then back on again. Very frustrating. Try again and again. Can't turn off. So head to the remote to turn off. Everything ok. Happened several random times.

Speaking of remote, turn on from the remote, and I get a click, but no picture! Try, try again. Finally a picture. Happened at least a couple dozen times.

Tonight, I turn off the TV, and I have a strange high pitch sound comming from it that I cannot get rid of. Not out of the speakers, but from the back! Leave unplugged for 5 hours (getting used to this) and when I plug in, same thing. Sounds like a cheap motor how it winds down when I unplug it. What the heck?!?

Last thing, for as much as this 27" TV weighs and looks when it works, I expected the best. Instead I've had nothing but trouble, and determined that it is made of cheap components. It even feels cheap when you use the buttons on the front. Don't lift it to send it back. Make them come to you.